[(Dynamo Dresden) Neutral]:
1. Both sides have never met before, so there were no records to refer to.
[(Dynamo Dresden) Weakness]:
1. As the newly promoted team in the 2. Bundesliga, Dynamo Dresden suffered a losing streak in the first two rounds, being demoralized a lot. Facing 1.FSV Mainz 05 in the first game of the DFB-Pokal at home, the team find it hard to secure a win, indicating doubtful motivation.
2. Dynamo Dresden forward Jakob Zickler will be sidelined for this Cup game due to a shoulder injury, while Christoph Daferner will miss this game due to a hand injury.
3. Dynamo Dresden lost two 2. Bundesliga games in a row lately, showing declining performances. They lost 2-1 to 1. FC Magdeburg in the last league game at home.
4. Dynamo Dresden suffered a 2-1 loss to 1. FC Magdeburg in the last league game at home, failing to secure their first home win in the new season.
5. Dynamo Dresden conceded 13 goals in the last 5 games, revealing useless defense.
6. Dynamo Dresden lost the last 3 games in AH, demonstrating declining winning strength.
[(1.FSV Mainz 05) Strength]:
1. 1.FSV Mainz 05 finished 6th in the Bundesliga last season, boasting outstanding overall strength. The DFB-Pokal represents an important stage for the team to demonstrate their strength and compete for honors. Naturally, they aim to make a deep run in the tournament. Facing second-division side Dynamo Dresden in the first round, they are confident of securing victory and advancing.
2. 1.FSV Mainz 05 were unbeaten with 4 wins and 2 draws in the last 6 friendlies, indicating fit form. They drew 0-0 with RC Strasbourg Alsace in the last friendly.
3. 1.FSV Mainz 05 won two consecutive friendlies on the road lately, performing remarkably away from home. They secured a 4-1 away win over FC Saarbrucken in the last friendly.
4. 1.FSV Mainz 05 scored 13 goals and conceded only 4 in the last 5 games, showcasing balanced offense and defense.
5. The AH line is -0.5 for the away team in this match, which supports 1.FSV Mainz 05.
[(1.FSV Mainz 05) Weakness]:
1. 1.FSV Mainz 05's Korean midfielder Lee Jae Sung will miss the Cup match due to a fractured cheekbone.
[Tips]:
Dynamo Dresden lost two 2. Bundesliga games in a row lately, showing declining performances.
1.FSV Mainz 05 were unbeaten with 4 wins and 2 draws in the last 6 friendlies, indicating fit form.
The AH line is -0.5 for the away team in this match, which supports 1.FSV Mainz 05.
Combined with both sides' strength and recent form, 1.FSV Mainz 05 are expected to dominate possession in this match and hold a clear mental advantage.
Thus, 1.FSV Mainz 05 are fancied to win the first round of the DFB-Pokal on the road and smoothly advance to the next round.
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